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French Onion Broccoli Cheese

Creamy French Onion Broccoli Cheese Casserole Delight

This French Onion Broccoli Cheese Casserole combines tender broccoli, savory caramelized onions, and melty cheddar cheese for a comforting dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 4 cups Broccoli drained well after steaming
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese can be substituted with Gruyère
  • 2 cups Caramelized Onions cooked slowly with salt and sugar
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth swap beef broth for vegetarian version
  • 4 tablespoons Butter used to sauté ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Flour thickens the cheese sauce
  • 1 cup Milk or Cream choose whole milk for richness
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Fried Onions can be substituted with panko breadcrumbs mixed with melted butter

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your baking dish and ingredients.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter. Add sliced onions and caramelize for 15–20 minutes.
  3. In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter, whisk in 2 tablespoons of flour for 1 minute. Gradually add 1 cup of milk or cream, stirring until thickened. Mix in 1–2 cups of grated cheddar cheese.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine drained broccoli with caramelized onions. Pour the cheese sauce over and mix gently.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, spreading evenly.
  6. Sprinkle fried onions on top. Alternatively, use panko breadcrumbs mixed with melted butter.
  7. Bake the casserole for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
  8. Remove from oven and let sit for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 13gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure broccoli is well-drained to avoid sogginess. Can be prepared ahead of time without topping and refrigerated.

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